Pedro Mejia (politician) explained

Pedro Mejia
Office:Member of the New Jersey Assembly
from the 32nd Legislative District
Term Start:April 12, 2018
Term End:January 9, 2024
Successor:Julio Marenco
Gabe Rodriguez
Predecessor:Vincent Prieto
Alongside:Angelica M. Jimenez
Birth Date:23 June 1970
Party:Democrat
Residence:Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
Website:Legislative web page

Pedro Mejia (born June 23, 1970) is an American Democratic Party politician. A resident of Secaucus, he has represented the 32nd Legislative District in the New Jersey Assembly since 2018.[1]

Elective office

Mejia was sworn into office on April 12, 2018, succeeding Vincent Prieto, who left office to take a position with the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. Mejia became the first Dominican-American to serve in the New Jersey Legislature.[2] Mejia served on an interim basis until winning the special election to serve the remainder of Prieto's term in a special election on November 6, 2018, Mejia ran unopposed in the special election.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/410/assemblyman-mejia Assemblyman Pedro Mejia
  2. Web site: Secaucus business owner makes history as first Dominican in state Legislature. Zeitlinger. Ron. The Jersey Journal. NJ Advance Media. April 12, 2018. June 28, 2018.
  3. Web site: These N.J. Legislature seats are also up for grabs Tuesday. Here's who's running.. Johnson. Brent. NJ.com. NJ Advance Media. November 3, 2018. November 13, 2018.